Report for 8/21 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

linghunter · 08-24-2008, 04:03 PM

I would like to start this post by thanking Ron Lane of Fast Lane Sailing Center for his recent help with my first purchase of a Hobie Outback. I first purchased a 2006 Outback from Ron and had had some issues with the kayak that I'm sure could have been fixed. Ron mentioned that he thought it would be best to call Hobie and discuss different possibilities. A short time later Ron came back and said that it must be my lucky day because I was getting a BRAND NEW KAYAK!!! This was about the best news I could here and I never thought that would happen. This just goes to show what kind of classy guy Ron Lane is and that Hobie stands behind a quality product. Any one on the fence about buying a Hobie really should give them a shot, this product is made for fishing!!!

Now for the fish story! Hit the water at 3:30 and peddled around trying to make bait for about an hour, once again all I could find were spanish macks and once again they worked. First fish was caught about 70ft down in 110ft of water on the mack ( This was the smaller of the two fish). The second came up on the Iron. I really like catching YT this way.

Paul

THE DARKHORSE · 08-24-2008, 04:30 PM

But.... I would be more surprised if I heard anything different about Fastlane, so "I told you so".

I bet it was pretty cool when that big Yellowtail stopped the iron, plus being able to pull as hard as you can in the new Outback without even thinking of having to counter balance is nice. By the way, are you still not using the gaff? I'm stoked for you Paul!

Billy V · 08-24-2008, 04:35 PM

Nice couple of fish you got there.

Ron Lane and the entire Family and Staff are very solid people. They offer good support for the Hobie product during and after the purchase.

Matt · 08-24-2008, 05:11 PM

Nice fish my man!!! Congrats

Handymansd · 08-24-2008, 06:17 PM

Wow! Congrats Paul! You holding nice fish is becoming a familiar sight!!

: sifone:

One Rev · 08-24-2008, 06:25 PM

I have bought all three of my Hobie's (2 outbacks and a sport) and every problem I have had they have been generous with me. The first problem was the shaft on the mirage drive got bent and they fixed it no charge. The second was the cap on the stainless cable that connects to the pedal crank pulled off the cable. No problem again and they fixed it again no charge.
Ron understands customer service.

Mike

linghunter · 08-26-2008, 07:08 AM

If I could only manage a WSB this year I would feel complete

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08-24-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
linghunter skunk Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61	Report for 8/21 I would like to start this post by thanking Ron Lane of Fast Lane Sailing Center for his recent help with my first purchase of a Hobie Outback. I first purchased a 2006 Outback from Ron and had had some issues with the kayak that I'm sure could have been fixed. Ron mentioned that he thought it would be best to call Hobie and discuss different possibilities. A short time later Ron came back and said that it must be my lucky day because I was getting a BRAND NEW KAYAK!!! This was about the best news I could here and I never thought that would happen. This just goes to show what kind of classy guy Ron Lane is and that Hobie stands behind a quality product. Any one on the fence about buying a Hobie really should give them a shot, this product is made for fishing!!! Now for the fish story! Hit the water at 3:30 and peddled around trying to make bait for about an hour, once again all I could find were spanish macks and once again they worked. First fish was caught about 70ft down in 110ft of water on the mack ( This was the smaller of the two fish). The second came up on the Iron. I really like catching YT this way. Paul Attached Images

08-24-2008, 04:30 PM	#2
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	I hate to say "I told you so".......... But.... I would be more surprised if I heard anything different about Fastlane, so "I told you so". I bet it was pretty cool when that big Yellowtail stopped the iron, plus being able to pull as hard as you can in the new Outback without even thinking of having to counter balance is nice. By the way, are you still not using the gaff? I'm stoked for you Paul! __________________

08-24-2008, 05:11 PM	#4
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Nice fish my man!!! Congrats __________________ Thanks Matt F.

08-24-2008, 06:17 PM	#5
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Wow! Congrats Paul! You holding nice fish is becoming a familiar sight!!: sifone: __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

08-26-2008, 07:08 AM	#7
linghunter skunk Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61	Thanks all! If I could only manage a WSB this year I would feel complete.

08-24-2008, 04:35 PM	#3
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Nice couple of fish you got there. Ron Lane and the entire Family and Staff are very solid people. They offer good support for the Hobie product during and after the purchase.

08-24-2008, 06:25 PM	#6
One Rev Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 65	I have bought all three of my Hobie's (2 outbacks and a sport) and every problem I have had they have been generous with me. The first problem was the shaft on the mirage drive got bent and they fixed it no charge. The second was the cap on the stainless cable that connects to the pedal crank pulled off the cable. No problem again and they fixed it again no charge. Ron understands customer service. Mike